Lou Harris Poll on Disability
A Nationwide Survey of 1,000 & 1,021 Disabled People
1986, 1994 & 1998

I. Definition of Disability, 1986 & 1994

II. Survey Results

III. Prevalence in 1984 & 1994

Of 12,500 households randomly selected in 1986 of the general population, 15% of the people 16 and over had disabilities. The 1994 makes no claims for prevalence. Current Census Data report 19% of the populace has a disability.

Anthony Tusler
PO Box 968
Cotati CA 94931
http://www.AboutDisability.com